Margeret Bunn, organiser of the British Craft Trade Fair writes: As individuals and communities emerge from the first wave of Covid lockdown and attempt to readjust and resocialise, consumers have reassessed what is truly essential. The days of throwing away money on unsustainable, poorly-made objects and flashy status-symbols are numbered, as we turn towards unique
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2020 marks the 100th anniversary of St Ives’ iconic Leach Pottery. To celebrate this milestone, as part of Leach 100, a year-long programme of activity from Cornwall, the artistic institution has announced the key commissioning of five talented, emerging artists. Following a rigorous selection process conducted by FEAST Cornwall, the artists will receive £5,750 towards
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Iconic British ceramics brand Emma Bridgewater has secured an £8m investment from BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor in growing businesses, to support further UK growth and international expansion. The development sees Colin Porter join the board as non-executive Chair. Colin brings with him a wealth of e-commerce, brand and international retail experience
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Now more than ever it is time to seize the day and support local designer-makers alongside independent retailers so we can help create a more sustainable and circular economy. The design talent on our home shores is so exceptional that we don’t have to look very far to find those unique products which will entice
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Cockpit Arts is the UK’s only creative business incubator for craftspeople and an award winning social enterprise, housing up to 170 small businesses at their studios in central and south London. From here the group supports craft makers at the start of their careers, as well as those who are more established, to grow and
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G&G Review enjoyed wallowing in Glorious Mud at Pulse 2018, which was a wonderfully inspiring show full of great gift and home ideas, many with strong eco-friendly and sustainble credentials. Ceramicist Cressida Borrett, the founder of Glorious Mud home and giftware said: “Having decided to ban cling film from my house last summer, I soon
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